"Soco" is a song released by Nigerian record label Starboy on 21 February 2018. The song was produced by Nigerian record producer Northboi and features vocals from Wizkid, Terri, Spotless and Ceeza Milli. It was certified gold by Music Canada in 2020. The song’s official music video has been viewed over 100 million times on YouTube.
Background Prior to the song's release, Wizkid teased it on social media by frequently using the hashtag #Soco. Released on 21 February 2018, the track was initially intended to serve as the lead single from Made in Lagos, a planned Starboy compilation album, which was later developed as Wizkid's fourth studio album.
Critical reception Jonathan Akan of Pulse Nigeria called the song's production "spellbinding Afrobeat fusion" and concluding that "if there's more where this came from, Wizzy's about to become every DJ and club's best friend."
Accolades "Soco" won Song of the Year and Video of the Year at the 2018 African Muzik Magazine Awards. It won Best Collaboration of the Year at the 2018 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival. YearAwards ceremonyAward description(s)Results2018 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Single African Muzik Magazine Awards Song of the Year Video of the Year2019Soundcity MVP Awards Festival Best Collaboration Viewer's Choice African Entertainment Awards USA Best Video
Charts Chart (2018) Peak positionWorld Digital Song Sales (Billboard)23
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